Lars
From the evidence presented on the short clip, Lars indeed seems to possess a psychological disorder. Psychological disorders describe a condition where one is unable to behave in the manner that has been established by society as a behavioural norm. First, Lars is under a delusion that Bianca – his inanimate, lifeless, anatomically correct doll – is a fully functioning human being, albeit in a wheelchair. He also seems to be unable to perceive others in his surroundings and their reactions towards him and his interactions with Bianca. Such lack of empathy and social skills also point to psychological aberrance.
Anne
Anne, an outspokenly rebellious savant who views the societal norm as ridiculous and meaningless, does seem to possess a psychological disorder also. An amateur's diagnosis could point to Asperger's Syndrome. Although it is acceptable within the norm to be a savant, or to be a nonconformist, what supports the Asperger's diagnosis is Anne's lack of social skills. She seems quite unaware or uncaring of the fact of her isolation, and such lack of empathy, coupled with savantism and a strong sense of rejection against stimuli that he does not desire or appreciate, does point to a mental illness of some sort.
From the evidence presented on the short clip, Lars indeed seems to possess a psychological disorder. Psychological disorders describe a condition where one is unable to behave in the manner that has been established by society as a behavioural norm. First, Lars is under a delusion that Bianca – his inanimate, lifeless, anatomically correct doll – is a fully functioning human being, albeit in a wheelchair. He also seems to be unable to perceive others in his surroundings and their reactions towards him and his interactions with Bianca. Such lack of empathy and social skills also point to psychological aberrance.
Anne
Anne, an outspokenly rebellious savant who views the societal norm as ridiculous and meaningless, does seem to possess a psychological disorder also. An amateur's diagnosis could point to Asperger's Syndrome. Although it is acceptable within the norm to be a savant, or to be a nonconformist, what supports the Asperger's diagnosis is Anne's lack of social skills. She seems quite unaware or uncaring of the fact of her isolation, and such lack of empathy, coupled with savantism and a strong sense of rejection against stimuli that he does not desire or appreciate, does point to a mental illness of some sort.